c1938 Indian Country Postcard Great Southwest Large Letter Tribes New Mexico AZ For Sale

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This bold large-letter linen postcard, printed in 1938 by Curt Teich, features “Indian Country of the Great Southwest,” a romanticized depiction of Native American life in the desert regions of Arizona and New Mexico. Each letter contains stylized scenes of Indigenous people in ceremonial dress, pueblo life, and desert landscapes — a format typical of tourism promotion during the pre-WWII era.

The reverse side identifies over 30 Indigenous tribes historically rooted in the region, including the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Apache, and multiple Pueblo communities such as Taos, Acoma, and Santa Clara. These groups remain active and sovereign nations today, with continuing cultural, governmental, and land stewardship roles across the Southwest.

Though the language and imagery reflect mid-century American views, this postcard provides valuable insight into how Native identity was represented for tourism and souvenir markets during the 1930s.

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